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<i>Brian Rudman</i>: More at stake in Cup than rugby
MMP could sink or swim, not on its own merits, but on whether the All Blacks are successful in 2011, writes Brian Rudman.
Struggle for hearts of Aussie battlers
If there were any doubts about where next month's election will be fought, they were dispelled yesterday.
Aust leaders hit the ground gunning
Today Australia awakes to a race for the nation's conservative heartland as its political leaders try to eclipse each other.
Edwards to get 'West Wing' treatment
Scandal-hit former US senator John Edwards is facing yet another round of very public humiliation.
Aussie election tipped for August 28
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is believed to have settled on a poll date.
Australia: Gillard gives election hint
There is speculation Australia's PM will ask the Governor-General to dissolve parliament before she heads to France on Saturday.
Fiji expels Australian diplomat
The interim Government in Fiji has expelled Australia's Acting High Commissioner today.
Sarkozy flatly denies taking illegal funds
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, whose poll ratings have slipped to the lowest point in three years, described the allegations as a campaign against him.